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The Mermaid

by Jan Brett

Goldilocks beneath the sea

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  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

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Goldilocks beneath the sea

Jan Brett reworks the familiar Goldilocks pattern in an underwater setting inspired by the seas off Okinawa. Curious mermaid Kiniro enters a seashell-and-coral home and encounters the familiar sequence of food, furniture, and a bed—here, one that rocks in the current. The returning Octopus family discovers the intrusion, and a small gift from Kiniro changes the encounter before she escapes. The story is accompanied by detailed border illustrations that add visual details to the main scenes, making the page design part of how the tale is presented.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children encountering a familiar fairy-tale pattern in a mermaid story
  • Families and caregivers looking for an illustrated read-aloud
  • Children interested in undersea settings and detailed picture-book illustrations

Themes

CuriosityHospitality and homeA familiar fairy tale retold underwater

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Book overview

A New York Times bestselling striking under-the-sea version of Goldilocks with bonus storytelling in the borders, as only Jan Brett could create.

When Kiniro, a young mermaid, comes upon a gorgeous house made of seashells and coral, she is so curious that she goes inside. She's thrilled to find a just-right breakfast, pretty little chair, and, best of all, a comfy bed that rocks in the current.

But when the Octopus family returns home, they are not happy to find that someone has been eating their food and breaking their things. Baby has the biggest shock when she finds the mermaid asleep in her bed!

Luckily, shock turns to happiness when Kiniro gives her a thoughtful gift before escaping from the twenty-four arms coming her way.

Vibrant, intricate scenes of an underwater paradise transport this classic fairy tale to a magical setting inspired by the seas off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Along with fun details that enrich the storytelling in Jan Brett's trademark borders, this visual treat will enchant readers of all ages.
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